
Meaning of MACROPHAGE
| Pronunciation: | | 'makru`feyj
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream |
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| | See Also: | | histiocyte, phagocyte, scavenger cell | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other immune system cells. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A type of large leukocyte that travels in the blood but can leave the bloodstream and enter tissue; like other leukocytes, it protects the body by digesting debris and foreign cells. |
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